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Battle Racers
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Banpresto |
| Publisher | Banpresto |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Compati Hero |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Battle Racers is a racing game developed by Banpresto.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
It is part of the Compati Hero series; on the SNES you can also try Battle Soccer: Field no Hasha. Banpresto also made Hyper Iria for the SNES.
Battle Racers supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Battle Racers is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Battle Racers cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Continues P1 | 7FF01C03 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health P1 | 7E10C040 |
| Infinite Continues P2 | 7FF01E03 |
| Infinite Health P2 | 7E11C040 |
| Freeze CPU Cars | 7E112600
7E122600
7E132600
7E142600
7E152600 |
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Battle Racers FAQ
When did Battle Racers come out on the SNES?
Battle Racers was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Battle Racers?
It was developed by Banpresto.
Is Battle Racers multiplayer?
Yes. Battle Racers supports up to 2 players.
How long does Battle Racers take to play?
As a racing game, Battle Racers typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Battle Racers on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.